Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
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HEATHER DU PLESSIS-ALLAN DRIVE
4pm–7pm weekdays
Dynamic, sharp and connected - Heather du Plessis-Allan means business.
With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.
Assertive, direct and opinionated, Heather is well respected by leading news makers, business leaders and political insiders.
As well as setting the news agenda, this show has a major focus on local and international business, ensuring our listeners are engaged and informed.
Heather du Plessis-Allan is a driving force at the centre of New Zealand’s biggest newsroom and number one radio station*.
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'Tough sales environment': Reports show Warehouse profits down
The Warehouse is being his hard by the tough economic conditions. New reports show profits are down and the retail giant is looking to slash jobs. Harbour Asset...
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Comvita searching for solution after failed rich-lister takeover
New Zealand's largest mānuka honey producer's voted down a richlister takeover bid, leaving its fate in limbo. Comvita received an offer of 80-cents-per-share in...
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The Huddle: Why is the Government unperforming in these recent polls?
Tonight on The Huddle, Thomas Scrimgeour from the Maxim Institute and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Perspective with Ryan Bridge: National's strategy is looking riskier by the day
These polls that keep showing Labour ahead of National are a sign of how crap the economy is. Up until a few weeks ago, I was ignoring polls because Labour didn't...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 17 November 2025
Listen to the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday 17 November. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening...
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Nicola Willis reveals how National aims to boost votes following poll upset
New polling data has revealed less Kiwis have faith the current Government can turn the economy around ahead of the upcoming election. A New Zealand Herald-Kantar...
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More Kiwi schools reiterating their commitment to the Treaty
A growing number of school boards are making public statements confirming their commitment to the Treaty after the Government announced it would cut the requirements. Previously,...
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Explained: What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for Uber drivers going forward?
There's a growing push for a future relationship between Uber and the unions, including collective bargaining. Four drivers have officially won their battle to...
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Minister Chris Bishop reveals why Govt updating Clean Vehicle Standard
The Transport Minister says the Government's focused on getting details right - in a speedy change to the 2023 Clean Vehicle Standard - this week. It originally...
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Dairy, cheese and meat leading food price spike - report
Prices are soaring for food staples, with prices up 4.7 percent on a year ago. Stats NZ data for October shows cheese, instant coffee, eggs and milk had some of...
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Barry Soper: Govt brings Clean Vehicle Standard changes forward
The Government's pointing to market changes and consumer costs as motivation for changing 2023's Clean Vehicle Standard. It gave importers credits for meeting carbon...
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Victorian police seize record number of bladed weapons in 2025
Over in Australia, Victorian police say they've seized a record number of knives and machetes this year, amid growing concerns about knife crime. Police say at least...
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All Blacks v England fallout: Is Razor's job at risk?
The All Blacks are doing their best to overcome major disappointment and spark up for their final test of the year. The team arrived in Cardiff from London via bus...
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'Precautious approach': MBIE issues statement on asbestos-contaminated sand
MBIE says it's working hard to deal with issues regarding sand products potentially contaminated with asbestos. EC Rainbow Sand 1.3 kilos, Creatistics Coloured...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 14 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 14 November 2025, we have officially missed our climate goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees...
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Perspective with Heather duPlessis-Allan: Who is Labour's climate spokesperson?
OK, quick quiz for you. Think of the Labour Party. Who is the climate spokesperson? Yeah, no, you didn't get it right because it's Deborah Russell. I know. I didn't...
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Comvita takeover bid falls short on required votes from shareholders
A shareholder vote to approve a takeover bid for Comvita has not gathered enough votes to proceed. The bid from Florence to buy Comvita at 80 cents a share required...
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Australian Mayor warns NZ against a rate cap
An Australian Mayor is warning of the unforeseen consequences of a rates cap. Minister of Local Government Simon Watts says he will advance rate cap policy discussions...
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Whitcoulls faces accusations of censorship after risque journal removed from shelves
Whitcoulls is being accused of censorship and moral panic - because it's hiding a literary journal with risqué content. Copies of Folly Journal have been pulled...
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'Unreasonable': Drive Electric chair challenges EV ban in retirement village
An Auckland retirement village is looking to ban electric vehicles because of safety. Forty-seven residents at Fairview Lifestyle Village in Albany have got into...
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Retirement Commissioner calls to strengthen retirement income system
The Retirement Commission's calling on leaders to strengthen our retirement income system while we can. It's retirement income policy review's found a longer-term...
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Labour's climate spokesperson to attend COP30 summit
Labour's climate spokesperson says she's attending the UN's annual climate summit to become better informed. Deborah Russell will join Climate Change Minister Simon...
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'Made-up story': Can it get worse for TPM?
Te Pati Māori has had an eventful week, with two prominent MPs being ousted from the party. Party leader John Tamihere said that this was done to prevent an internal...
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Elizabeth Hall: Defence Lawyers' Association co-Chair says Police culture needs to change
A law group wants to see a culture shift at Police - while also welcoming an Inspector-General. The new position was announced, in response to a scathing IPCA report. It...
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Is Keir Starmer at risk of being rolled?
Over in the UK, there's reports of dissatisfaction in the political ranks. There are fears from those loyal to Sir Keir Starmer that his job might be under immediate...
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Gold price goes up - expert reveals whether you should invest
The price of gold continues to hit new highs, and speculators are wondering whether they should invest. Gold has seen the strongest year since the 1970s, largely...
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Revealed: What does the Canterbury A&P show say about the economy?
Flocks of farm animals and food vendors are set to welcome thousands of people to Canterbury’s annual Agricultural & Pastoral Show, which is back with a more prestigious...
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Perspective with Heather du Plessis-Allan: The woman in the Jevon McSkimming saga wasn't innocent here
So it turns out the woman with whom Jevon McSkimming had an affair, whose warnings police ignored and who police charged instead of investigating McSkimming, is...
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The Huddle: Is it appropriate to keep prosecuting McSkimming's accuser?
Tonight on The Huddle, Brigitte Morton from Franks Ogilvie and former mayor of Auckland Phil Goff joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day...
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Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast: 13 November 2025
On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 13 November 2025, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers defends the decision to continue prosecuting...
